Barbecued skewers of fish - seekh ki machali

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsFirm white fish
1teaspoonSalt
6Cloves garlic
Inch fresh root ginger
1tablespoonGaram masala
1tablespoonGround coriander
1teaspoonCayenne pepper
4ouncesPlain yoghurt
1tablespoonVeg. oil
1Lemon
2Hot green chili peppers

Directions

Fillet and skin fish, then cut into 11/2 inch cubes. Put about 5 pieces on each skewer and sprinkle with salt. Make a paste from the garlic, ginger, spices, and yoghurt and use to cover the fish. Leave for a few hours, then grill. The skewers can be sprinkled with a little oil during cooking, if required. Garnish with the lemon cut into wedges and fine rings of seeded green chili pepper.

from Favorite Indian Food by Diane Seed